Definitions for galloon

galloon gal·loon

Spelling: [guh-loon]
IPA: /gəˈlun/

Galloon is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 89 anagrams from letters in galloon (agllnoo).

Definitions for galloon

noun

  1. a braid or trimming of worsted, silk or rayon tinsel, gold or silver, etc., usually having scalloping along both edges.

Origin of galloon

1595-1605; Middle French galon, Old French galonner to adorn one's head with ribbons, derivative of gale gala

Examples for galloon

The place for this mark was the galloon, and it was usually executed in a lighter colour, but a single tone.

But if the artist is not yet certainly identified, the name of the weaver is certain, for on the galloon he has left his sign.

Orris, or′is, n. a peculiar kind of gold or silver lace: upholsterers' galloon and gimp.

And sometimes a dealer, wishing glory through his dealings, ordered his sign in the galloon.

The galloon serves as an ornament, and it is below that the body of the garment assumes the fullness for fluting.

Word Value for galloon
Scrable

8

Words with friends

12

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